Obi Belts:
Designers from Caroline Herrera to Sonia Rykiel featured versions of the Eastern waist-cincher on the runway. A Herrera, block colours nestled against wide neutral backgrounds, and were finished with geographic buckles, while at Sonia Rykiel, an obi-style belt was knotted over a chunky cardigan – a failsafe way to add shape to summer cover ups.
Designers from Caroline Herrera to Sonia Rykiel featured versions of the Eastern waist-cincher on the runway. A Herrera, block colours nestled against wide neutral backgrounds, and were finished with geographic buckles, while at Sonia Rykiel, an obi-style belt was knotted over a chunky cardigan – a failsafe way to add shape to summer cover ups.
For versatile obis, look to Louis Vuitton (sequins) and Gucci (ropes, tassels), as well as the great British high street. River Island has channelled Marc Jacobs – the cranberry obi belt adorned with corsages is excellent – and the Paul & Joe spring/summer 2011 perfect for summer.
The spring/summer 2011 collections delivered an Eastern promise – waists defined by obi belts. Carolina Herrera’s polished cinchers has had a graphic appeal, while Sonia Rykiel was more playful – trying hers over cardigans and paper-bag trousers. Paul & Joe’s metallic obis are perfect for a dose of summer night glam, while there were sequinned options on the Louis Vuitton catwalk for extra sparkle. At Gucci, they had a tribal feeling and came tied over skirts jackets, trousers and dresses. Wear yours with bright colours and to break up a colour-blocked look or make like Haider Ackermann and make you own after a visit to the haberdashery store.
How to wear the obi? Over everything! The obi belt completes a look with elegance, pulling together separates and adding a brilliant twist to maxi dresses and tailored jumpsuits.
Reported by Neha Kubavat
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